After the wedding, as everyone left, a strange atmosphere lingered.
It was less about attending a wedding and more about testing Iwagakure.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sought a war to wash away Konoha's shame.
Kazekage Shamon and Ay, were both still resentful about the First Ninja World War, having gained and then lost, and wished to start another war against Konoha.
Shamon and A had more than once subtly hinted at Mu, wanting to draw Iwagakure into an alliance of three nations to continue the war against Konoha.
However, Mu played dumb, not picking up on their hints.
Mu's thoughts were: Konoha, I will definitely deal with you later.
And you, I will also deal with you later!
Mu's current strategy was to continuously 'farm for resources,' develop Ninjutsu, and research how to extend his lifespan and increase his power.
He would ignore the external conflicts for now.
Once he made a breakthrough, only farming and not participating in team fights, as long as he farmed fast enough, he would first complete his 'six-item build.'
Then he would emerge and settle everything in one decisive battle!
The others were somewhat disappointed that Mu had no intention of starting another war.
However, Kazekage Shamon and A seemed determined to wage war on Konoha.
Mu did not try to dissuade them.
It would be best if Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Konoha fought until both sides were severely wounded.
....
After the wedding, life returned to its usual uneventful routine.
Mu steered from behind the scenes, fishing with Hōzuki Gengetsu while observing the research progress.
Ōnoki, meanwhile, gradually learned how to manage the Village and slowly took over Iwagakure.
Recently, something happened in Iwagakure.
A child, about four or five years old, was often called a monster reincarnation by Iwagakure residents.
This was because the child had been incredibly strong since birth, and when he couldn't control his strength, he would destroy objects around him.
When angry, he would even grow tails.
Word spread, causing widespread panic, and some Iwagakure residents even developed fear.
"Why does everyone hate me so much?"
"I haven't done anything wrong... isn't it just being a bit strong?"
"Why am I so strong, and why do I mess everything up?"
Roshi stood dejectedly on the main road of Iwagakure.
He actually understood why the residents hated him.
Because he truly was a monster.
Every night in his dreams, he would see a large gorilla roaring at him.
Because of Iwagakure's freedom of speech, Roshi also knew he was the chosen Jinchuriki.
He also tried to help others, mimicking what he saw on television.
However, every time he tried to help, his immense strength would cause a mess.
"Sigh..."
Roshi sat on the ground, looking utterly dispirited.
"Scrap metal! Scrap metal!"
An old man was riding a tricycle, collecting scrap metal along the street.
He encountered a large slope, and the old man couldn't pedal up it.
"Grandpa, I'll help you!"
Roshi immediately became excited at the sight.
Great, he could do a good deed again! As long as he did good deeds, he would be liked by the Iwagakure residents!
"Grandpa, I'll help you push the cart~"
Roshi excitedly ran towards the old man collecting scrap.
The old scrap collector saw this and was scared out of his wits.
"Don't come any closer!!!"
His old legs pedaled furiously!
However, Roshi still ran over and pushed the old man's tricycle with both hands.
Boom!
The next second, the tricycle and the old man, both man and vehicle, flew away.
"Grandpa!!!"
Roshi looked at the flying grandpa, his face filled with panic.
He realized he hadn't controlled his strength again.
The old man who flew away was on the verge of tears.
It was over; it was uncertain if his old bones would survive.
Just in the nick of time, a figure quickly caught the old man, then stabilized the tricycle with one hand using Ninjutsu.
"Tsu... Tsuchikage-sama!!"
The old man looked excitedly at the person who saved him.
Mu frowned slightly, looking at Roshi in the distance.
Was this the Jinchuriki he had approved back then?
He had grown so big....
"Tsuchikage-sama, that monster is rampaging! He just attacked me! Please, you must subdue that monster!"
The old man, still shaken, pointed at Roshi in the distance and said.
"Old man, please leave here first. Don't worry, Iwagakure government will cover your emotional distress compensation."
Mu patted the old man's shoulder, comforting him.
After the old man left, only Mu and Roshi remained.
"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to!"
Roshi bowed in a panic, apologizing.
Mu slowly walked towards Roshi.
He had heard about the recent monster incident in Iwagakure.
He just hadn't expected the Iwagakure residents to feel fear and exclusion towards a Jinchuriki.
Logically, the reason Naruto, Killer Bee, and Gaara were ostracized was simply because the Tailed Beasts within them had caused destruction to their Villages.
But Roshi was different.
At that time, Mu had firmly subdued the Four-Tails, and the battlefield was outside, causing no damage to the Village whatsoever.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Several Anbu members responsible for monitoring the Jinchuriki quickly appeared.
"Tsuchikage-sama, please forgive us!"
"We were routinely letting the Jinchuriki out for a walk..."
Several Anbu knelt on the ground, speaking hastily.
"It's fine, you can go now. I'll check on the Jinchuriki."
Mu shook his head and did not blame them.
"You are...?"
"You are... Tsuchikage-sama?"
Roshi looked at Mu's familiar figure, the iconic bandages on him, and the Ninja's respectful demeanor towards him, immediately realizing who the person in front of him was.
But then Roshi instantly felt wronged and angry.
"Why?! Why did you choose me?!"
"Why, why out of so many people did you choose me to be that monster!!"
"You turned me into a monster! I'm not human! I'm just a monster!!"
"Monster! Do you know what a monster is?!"
Roshi roared angrily at Mu.
It was the person in front of him!
It was the person in front of him who chose him!
All his misfortunes were caused by the person in front of him!
Roshi looked at Mu with angry eyes.
Then a voice appeared in his mind.
A large gorilla with Four-Tails appeared in a dim space, continuously whispering in Roshi's ear with an enticing voice.
"Kill him... kill him..."
Roshi's eyes began to look dangerous, and then Chakra began to appear around him.
Mu's eyes changed slightly, realizing the Jinchuriki might go berserk.
So, he quickly performed hand signs.
"Sealing Jutsu: Five Elements Seal!"
Five types of Chakra—wind, fire, lightning, earth, and water—appeared on Mu's fingertips.
Then, Mu instantly teleported in front of Roshi and clapped his palm onto Roshi's abdomen.
Puff!
Roshi's eyes briefly lost focus, then his consciousness returned to clarity.
"Let me go!"
Roshi still glared fiercely at Mu, his anger not subsided.
Mu looked at Roshi, his expression slightly thoughtful.
He still preferred to use the Will of Stone to influence the Jinchuriki.
When not necessary, he still didn't want to turn the Jinchuriki into mere tools that only knew how to follow orders.
In the original work, Roshi left the Village because he disagreed with Ōnoki.
"Alright, stop making a fuss. Come and tell me why. Perhaps I can help answer your questions..."
.....
Iwagakure, on the Second Tsuchikage's rock monument.
Mu and Roshi sat there.
Roshi was babbling to Mu about his tragic experiences and continuously questioning Mu why he chose him to be a Jinchuriki.
Mu patiently listened, sometimes offering gentle answers.
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